A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6513750 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 45596370 epoch_slot_no: 63570 block_no: 6513573 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 36175 time: 2021-11-17 15:24:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffb04653797bc175b7c05f64fc936c6d8c134b85c17f7fb7ceefc9938fb92a8Block Operator
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